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Jackie Wilson Obituary
Jackie "Jack" Eugene Wilson, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Edgewood, Kentucky. Jack was born in Campbell County, Kentucky to late William and Jean Wilson on Christmas Day, 1948.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, William Wilson.
Jack is survived by his wife of 30 years, Brenda Parker Wilson; son, Jackie (Liahna) Wilson of Knoxville, TN; daughter, Kellie (Mark) Macaulay of Jacksonville, FL; step-son, who Jack loved as his own, Scott Lewis of Cleveland, TN; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Michael (Debbie) Wilson of Edgewood, Ky, Robert (Beverly) Wilson of Ft. Thomas, Ky; several nieces and nephews and cousins; special friends, Imerio and Estella Iadanza.
Jack was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He worked in the clothing industry, retiring from Hardwick Clothes as a pattern technician manager over the marketing department and cutting room.
After retirement, he and Brenda spent all their time together antique shopping, keeping his yard and gardening. Jack was the most special person to everyone who knew him. His thoughtfulness and love for his family will always be remembered.
A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland. The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm prior to the service. A graveside service is to follow at Mount Olive Church of God Cemetery.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Jack or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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